When we moved into our house, we inherited a peach tree that exploded with fruit every July. I had baskets of them and no clue what to do until one blazing hot day, I tossed a few into the blender with leftover iced tea and some honey. One sip, and I was hooked. It was cold, sweet-but-not-too-sweet,...

One scorching July afternoon, I was desperate for something cold and not another sugary juice box from the fridge. I had strawberries that needed using up and a basil plant thriving on the windowsill. I tossed them into the blender with lemon and a bit of honey, and oh my goodness… it was like a sum...

I remember one summer evening, the kids were playing in the sprinkler, and dinner was winding down on the patio. I wanted something light and sweet, but not heavy. I threw together a few things we had in the fridge—Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and some crunchy granola—and bam, this parfait was born....

One summer afternoon, I was dragging. Hot, tired, and looking for a pick-me-up. The kids were restless, so I grabbed what we had in the freezer: vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, and a drizzle of honey. We layered it all in mason jars and called them "Mom's Fancy Sundaes." Their faces lit up li...

The first time I grilled peaches was on a whim, during a backyard cookout with friends. I had a few too-ripe peaches and thought, “Why not?” I brushed them with a little coconut oil, sprinkled on cinnamon sugar, and tossed them on the grill. What came off was golden, caramelized magic warm, juicy pe...

This mango mousse was born out of a lazy summer craving for something cold, creamy, and fruity — without the heaviness of a typical dessert. I had a ripe mango, some Greek yogurt, and honey... and within minutes, this golden, cloud-like mousse came to life. It’s now one of my favorite summer recipes...

Sarah’s Story:

I know — corn in ice cream sounds wild. But trust me, the first time I tried it at a local fair, I was hooked. Sweet, creamy, and a little nostalgic, it tastes like summer in the best way. Now I make it at home using fresh corn from the farmer’s market, Greek yogurt or coconut milk, ...

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This gelato happened on a hot day with a bowl of overripe peaches and no ice cream in the freezer. I blended them up with a little coconut cream and froze it — and oh my goodness, it was silky, sweet, and so fresh. Now we make versions of this all summer long with whatever fruit’s in...

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I first made these grilled berry skewers during a family BBQ when I had a bunch of berries left over and wanted to try something different. I tossed them on the grill, gave them a quick drizzle of honey, and wow — they were warm, jammy, and so good with a scoop of Greek yogurt or a d...

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This lemon sorbet started as a way to cool off after soccer practice and errands in the heat. I didn’t want anything creamy — just clean, bright, and tart. I squeezed a few lemons, sweetened it just enough with honey, and froze it. That was it. And it’s still my go-to when I want som...

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This Pina Colada Sorbet was born on one of those hot, sticky afternoons when I just needed something cold and fruity. I threw some frozen pineapple and coconut milk in the blender with a squeeze of lime — and just like that, a new summer obsession was born. Now it’s one of my favorit...

A little story from Sarah…

One hot July afternoon, I found myself standing in front of the freezer, fanning my face and searching for anything cold. My kids were sweaty, cranky, and begging for a snack. I didn’t want to hand them a sugar bomb from the store, so I grabbed some frozen raspberries, sq...